FIRST 5 Programs and Services
Learn more about how FIRST 5 Santa Clara County and our partners work together to ensure that families and young children thrive.
Family Resource Centers
Find places in your community where you and your child can learn and grow together.
Bridge Library Program
Check out books in your neighborhood without overdue fees or the needs for a library card.
Health and Wellness
Find information on free vision, hearing, and dental screenings for your child.
Events and Activities
Explore different family-friendly activities across Santa Clara County.
Parenting Podcasts
Get recommendations on podcasts that provide parenting advice and insights..
Explore our Topics
From developmental milestones to health and nutrition, browse our topics to find helpful information to support you in raising a happy, healthy child.
Parent Support & Resources
March 24, 2023
Here are some fun and meaningful ideas to help you celebrate this year’s women’s history month with the kids regardless of whether you’re a teacher or a parent, you can […]
Parent Support & Resources
February 25, 2023
February is truly the month of love! Valentine’s Day might be the obvious occasion one thinks about during this time of month but it’s also Black History Month- celebrating the […]
Parent Support & Resources
February 14, 2023
Happy Valentine’s Day! While love is in the air as children dress festively in red and pink, carrying their Valentine cards coupled with heart candies for their classmates, it is […]
Health & Nutrition
February 11, 2023
As we move into February, our second month of setting healthy habits for 2023, FIRST 5 Santa Clara County celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month. This is the perfect time […]
Parent Support & Resources
June 16, 2022
Children can get very sick from COVID. The vaccine is the best prevention. Children who get COVID can get other illnesses later. They may have a higher risk of getting […]
Health & Nutrition, Parent Support & Resources
June 15, 2022
Ask Your Child’s Doctor if They Will Offer the COVID Vaccine for Children Ages 6 Months to 4 Years Ask your child’s regular doctor TODAY if they will offer COVID […]
Health & Nutrition
June 9, 2022
Free Summer Meals For All Kids 18 and Under! All kids in San Mateo County and Santa Clara County can eat healthy meals during the summer of 2022! There is […]
Parent Support & Resources
June 3, 2022
As national infant formula shortage continues, California further expands list or brands eligible for purchase with WIC benefits California WIC participants can now choose from more than 130 different formula […]
Health & Nutrition
May 28, 2022
Families across the nation are feeling the impact of the infant formula shortage. The purpose of this site is to provide the latest information about the shortage and connect California families […]
Parent Support & Resources
May 26, 2022
FIRST 5 Santa Clara County is deeply saddened as we grieve with the families in Uvalde, who are experiencing pain no one should have to bear. School should be a […]
Potter the Otter
Learn about healthy habits with Potter the Otter! Through illustrated storybooks, engaging activities, and fun videos, Potter the Otter encourages young children and families to develop healthy habits from the start!
Parenting Workshops
in Santa Clara County
Tue06Jun2023
Baby Care
Contact: Maria Garcia Email: [email protected] Phone: (408) 771-2280
Wed07Jun2023
Baby Care
Contact: Vanessa Acosta Email: [email protected] Contact: Quinnie Doan Email: [email protected] Call or text Dahl FRC at 408-396-8301
Thu08Jun2023
Abriendo Puertas
Available in both Spanish and English, the 10 sessions promote school readiness, family well-being, and advocacy by addressing best practices in brain development, key aspects of early childhood development (cognitive, language, physical, and social/emotional), early literacy, bilingualism, early math, positive use of technology, attendance, civic engagement, parent leadership, goal setting, and planning for family success. …
Tue13Jun2023
Baby Care
Contact: Maria Garcia Email: [email protected] Phone: (408) 771-2280
Tue20Jun2023
Baby Care
Contact: Maria Garcia Email: [email protected] Phone: (408) 771-2280
Mon03Jul2023
SEEDS of Parenting
The SEEDS of Relationship-Based Parenting is a five-session class that assists the parenting journey, helping parents understand more about their child’s development and how they can support them. The manual explores both brain and skill development in children and provides hands-on ways to create quality interactions with children. Covering areas of: Relationship based interactions, Seeds…
Mon10Jul2023
SEEDS of Parenting
The SEEDS of Relationship-Based Parenting is a five-session class that assists the parenting journey, helping parents understand more about their child’s development and how they can support them. The manual explores both brain and skill development in children and provides hands-on ways to create quality interactions with children. Covering areas of: Relationship based interactions, Seeds…
Mon17Jul2023
SEEDS of Parenting
The SEEDS of Relationship-Based Parenting is a five-session class that assists the parenting journey, helping parents understand more about their child’s development and how they can support them. The manual explores both brain and skill development in children and provides hands-on ways to create quality interactions with children. Covering areas of: Relationship based interactions, Seeds…
Mon24Jul2023
SEEDS of Parenting
The SEEDS of Relationship-Based Parenting is a five-session class that assists the parenting journey, helping parents understand more about their child’s development and how they can support them. The manual explores both brain and skill development in children and provides hands-on ways to create quality interactions with children. Covering areas of: Relationship based interactions, Seeds…
Mon31Jul2023
SEEDS of Parenting
The SEEDS of Relationship-Based Parenting is a five-session class that assists the parenting journey, helping parents understand more about their child’s development and how they can support them. The manual explores both brain and skill development in children and provides hands-on ways to create quality interactions with children. Covering areas of: Relationship based interactions, Seeds…
